888 Owensby Rd Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Property details
About 888 Owensby Rd
Beautiful farm in Green Hill area near Lake Lure and Rutherfordton. 22.69 acres useful for a wide range of operations or turn into your own private playground. Secluded, gently sloping and easily accessed property has many features-Cozy cabin on small spring fed creek with sleeping loft, kitchen area and bath, 20' x 20' yurt with composting toilet, both with HVAC. Infrastructure in place consists of-2-20' x 108' greenhouses, 1-25' x 50' heated workshop/packing/processing facility, 23' x 11' barn, separate power service to areas, road system, R/V pad, solar powered water system. Great place to build a Tiny Home Community? Nursery? Vegetable or Cannabis Farm? Property also consists of extra 2 acre lot accessed either from the property or Blue Hills Ln. Property has been used in the past for a cannabis farming operation, but has been vacant for several years, will need updating and maintenance. Court ordered sale subject to 10 Day Upset Bid Period. Upset Bid Period Ends 3/20/2025.
Highlights
(Active Under Contract)
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Interior: Open Floorplan
- Fireplace: Wood Burning Stove
- Total Bedroom Count: 1
- Parking: Driveway
- Exterior: Fire Pit, Storage, Other - See Remarks
- Architectural Style: Cabin
- Heating: Ductless
- Cooling: Ductless
- List Price: $415,000
- Price/SqFt: $981
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,371
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From Rutherfordton-Take Hwy 64/74 West towards Lake Lure. Go for 6 miles and turn right onto Cove Rd., Go for 2.2 miles and turn right onto Owensby Rd., go .25 miles to gated driveway on left with 888 on post. From Lake Lure-Take Hwy. 64/74 East towards Rutherfordton. Go for 11 miles, turn left onto Cove Rd., go for 2.2 miles and turn right onto Owensby Rd., go .25 miles to gated driveway on left with 888 on post.
- Year Built: 2010
- Living Area: 423 SqFt
- MLS Number: 4186532
- Office Name: RE/MAX Journey
- Office Email: ejames_oxley@bellsouth.net
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 09, 2019 | Home Sold | $235,000 |
| Dec 17, 2014 | Home Sold | $135,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $233,500 | $1,371 |
| 2023 | $233,500 | $816 |
| 2022 | $128,800 | $816 |
| 2021 | $112,800 | $816 |
| 2020 | $112,800 | $816 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Pinnacle Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.0 mi
•1204 Painters Gap Rd
6
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
Public District PK-5
8.4 mi
•2785 Hudlow Rd
6
Sunny View Elementary School
Public District PK-5
8.9 mi
•86 Sunny View School Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,646. The majority of Rutherfordton, NC residents have income less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Wal-Mart
Dollar General
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
Applebees
What do the neighbors drive?
Ram
GMC
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country- Country
New Country
Frequently asked questions
About 888 Owensby Rd
The listing price of 888 Owensby Rd property is $415,000.
The property 888 Owensby Rd is a house located in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, 28139.
Accepting Backup Offers: 888 Owensby Rd is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 888 Owensby Rd are: Pinnacle Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Sunny View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), R-S Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Polk County Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), East Rutherford Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), R-S Central High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lake Lure Classical Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Rutherford Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,371 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 9, 2019 for $235,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 888 Owensby Rd has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
The property 888 Owensby Rd is 423 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 888 Owensby Rd is 2010.
This home is located at 888 Owensby Rd in Rutherfordton, NC and zip code 28139. This 423 square foot home was built in 2010. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 25, 2024 and is currently priced at $415,000.
While more than 2 listings in Rutherfordton, NC in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 6 listings sold at asking price, and more than 13 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Rutherfordton, NC increased by 13% between February and March 2025. In March 2025 median list price was $300,000 and the average listing age was 86 days.